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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $138,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,003

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $127,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTIV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,695 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $22,747 $153,357 $180,792
Autobahn Package 5,530    
All-weather floor mats 235 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Autobahn Package 5,310    
All-weather floor mats 176 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Options (change) 5,765 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 5,486 1,042 1,042
Destination 770 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $30,230 $168,570 $198,070
Total Invoice $29,003 $156,949 $184,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $129,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120,060
Model Year201120182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTIV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$30,230$168,570$198,070
Adjustments for Features0-8,470-11,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,230$160,100$186,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,725
Total Invoice$29,003$156,949$184,384
Adjustments for Features0-7,886-10,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,003$149,063$173,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,853

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTIV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,205$12,675$15,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,470$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,886-10,468

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length165.4 in174.3 in
Width70.3 in76.4 in
Height58.3 in48.8 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested265062%
Total Not Requested160038%

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